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Thomson: ‘ICC is a waste of space’
3 years ago, mid-DecemberI love it when former players get given a microphone.
The former tearaway fast bowler said the ICC was ineffectual when it came to the important issues of the game.
Thomson’s blast came after ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed called for a collective improvement in behavioural standards, with a particular view to the Australia-South Africa clash.
“They do nothing about blokes chucking, they do nothing about all this other stuff, they are more worried about words.
“That is all they are - full of words, the ICC,” Thomson said.
“They always look like they are doing something, but they do nothing. They are the biggest bulls—ters in the world, the ICC.
“What a waste of space.
“They are bagging the game rather than promoting; it’s highlighting things that aren’t worth highlighting.”
So eloquent, was our Jeffry Robert Thomson. But I think that there is a lot in what he says. The ICC has been good at promoting the game in new places, but its stewardship of the game has been average. And yes, I blame Malcolm Speed. There is a place for the sort of corporate and legal skills that he has, but the CEO should be more a cricket person. That’s my 0.02 cents.
Bravo, Dwayne. Bravo
3 years ago, at the end of NovemberI’ve not seen much of Dwayne Bravo’s feats against Australia - missed his hundred, for starters - but I did catch his wickets in this Test, in particular his outstanding catch, off his own bowling, to dismiss Shane Warne (think it was Warne anyway). Catching is one of those rare moments of individualism in cricket; no one else can help or hinder your effort, so perhaps that’s why a stunning catch is, well, so stunning. Bravo’s was nothing short of brilliant: diving full length to his left (off his own bowling, I reiterate!) - ah, it was a thing of great beauty and he deservedly celebrated like a clown.
I first saw Bravo when he played against England last year, and his potential was obvious - perhaps now he’s realising that. More brilliance on Monday, please, Dwayne - and bravo to that catch
